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Rehabilitation of a Severed Meander Bendway: Effects of Flow Augmentation - Conclusions
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Conclusions
  • Environmental quality of severed meander bendways has declined due to habitat degradation, destruction and non-point source pollution associated with agriculture.
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  • Flow augmentation rehabilitation resulted in measurable aesthetic, recreational, ecological and water quality benefits.
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  • Improvements to water quality were observable up to several weeks after flow ceased providing continued benefits to the system.

 Augmentation can provide numerous benefits to severed meander bendways.

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